In pictures: Christmas celebrations across Pakistan

The Christian community is celebrating Christmas with religious zeal and fervor on Wednesday.

Here are a few of pictures from across the country, that encapsulate the spirit of the holy festival.

SIALKOT: December 24 - An illuminated view of Christian Memorial Hospital Church decorated with colourful lights in connection with Christmas celebrations. — Photo: APP  KARACHI: December 24 - An illuminated view of Holy Trinity Church decorated with colourful lights in connection with Christmas celebrations —  Photo: APP  PESHAWAR: December 25-  Christian Community people attend annual commemoration ceremony on the occasion of Christmas Day celebration held at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar. — Photo: PPI PESHAWAR: December 25- Beautiful and eye catching view of Christmas tree on the occasion of Christmas Day celebration held at St. Johns Cathedral Church.— Photo: PPI PESHAWAR: December 25 - Christian Community people attend annual commemoration ceremony on the occasion of Christmas Day celebration held at St. Johns Cathedral Church. — Photo: PPI  LAHORE: December - Christian community is busy in religious rituals at St. Anthonys Church. — Photo: Online  LAHORE: December 25- Christian community is busy in religious rituals at St. Anthonys Church. — Photo: Online     LAHORE: December 25- A woman holds her child while he wears Santa Claus dress at St. Anthonys Church. The church is decorated with colorful lights. — Photo: Online LAHORE: December 25- Christian community is busy in religious rituals at St. Anthonys Church.— Photo: Online  HYDERABAD: Dec25- Members of Christian Community busy in their religious rituals during Christmas prayer. — Photo: Online QUETTA: December 25 - Christian Community people attend annual commemoration ceremony on the occasion of Christmas Day celebration held at Methodist Church. — Photo: PPI LAHORE: December 25- Members of Christian Community busy in their religious rituals during Christmas prayer at a Church. — Photo: Online